Trinity War memorial and plaque
THEIR NAMES WILL BE REMEMBERED
At the heart of Chapel Ash, on Compton Road in Wolverhampton, stands the Trinity War Memorial, a lasting tribute to 22 men who left their homes, families and community to serve their country during the First World War and never returned.
Each year, we bring our community together to honour their sacrifice, remember their names and ensure their stories are never forgotten. Through our annual Remembrance Service, historical research, local schools and the dedication of volunteers, we work to preserve this important piece of our local heritage.
But what we do is about more than remembering the past. It is about educating the next generation, bringing people together and ensuring that the sacrifices made over a century ago continue to have meaning today.
These were not just names carved into stone. They were sons, brothers, husbands, friends and neighbours who once walked the very streets we walk today.
We remember them because they cannot be here. We tell their stories because they deserve to be heard. And we bring our community together because remembrance belongs to everyone.
Their names are carved in stone. Their stories live on through us.
The Story
The Lost Plaque – A Remarkable Journey Through History
On 31 October 1920, two memorials were unveiled at Trinity Wesleyan Church on Compton Road, Wolverhampton. While the magnificent red granite memorial outside the church honoured the 22 men who lost their lives during the First World War, a beautiful brass Roll of Honour was unveiled inside the church, recording the names of those from the congregation who had answered their country's call to serve.
When Trinity Church was demolished in the 1970s, the brass plaque was removed and eventually found a new home at the United Services Club on Humber Road. However, following the closure and redevelopment of the club, this important piece of Wolverhampton's history was discarded in a skip. It was subsequently offered for sale on eBay in 2013, prompting concern from local historians, community groups and Wolverhampton City Council.
Thankfully, the sale was stopped, and the plaque was rescued, carefully restored and given a new home at the Wednesfield and Woodend Royal British Legion Club, where it was officially unveiled on 3 July 2013.
Today, more than a century after its original unveiling, the plaque remains an important connection to the men, families and congregation of Trinity Wesleyan Church.
As friends entrusted with the care and remembrance of the Trinity War Memorial, we hope that one day this remarkable piece of local history might return to Chapel Ash, where its story first began, allowing future generations to appreciate the sacrifice, service and history it represents.
Buildings may disappear, and generations may pass, but the names and sacrifices of those who served must never be forgotten.
Photos of the past
.jpg)
Trinity Church
The Plaque
The Monument
The Monument
The plaque
One of the fallen